SMARTHOME ANNOUNCES SOFTWARE PROGRAM TO CONTROL AND MONITOR THE HOME VIA INTERNET

SMARTHOME ANNOUNCES SOFTWARE PROGRAM TO CONTROL AND MONITOR THE HOME VIA INTERNET

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp IRVINE, Calif., Apr. 15, 2003 - Smarthome, Inc., the world's leading provider of home automation products and personal gadgets, today announced the availability of SmarthomeLive?, a full-featured home automation application allowing users to view and control electronic devices in real-time via Internet-ready PDA or PC.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp SmarthomeLive can be programmed to send an e-mail, page or text message when motion is detected in selected areas, including the front door or poolside, allowing users to immediately view the cause of the disturbance and react appropriately. Additional applications include confirming the house lights are turned off after leaving the home, turning on the thermostat and setting TiVo? to record a TV program with any Internet-connected PDA or computer.About Smarthome, Inc.Smarthome, Inc. is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and online retailer of home automation products and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Smarthome's international customer base includes retail customers as well as professional dealer/installers through its SmarthomePro division. Smarthome, Inc. has dedicated itself to making life more convenient, safe and fun. Smarthome's online catalog can be found at www.smarthome.com.